Initial Design Check Please

[EddyCurrent]

Thanks for the replies. My dads got the lower frame priced up built from a company who does work at his company. They gave the choice of carbon steal or aluminium in 50x50x3mm. I will see if i can have the design tweeked.

I think you will find mild steel is sufficient for the frame and will be much cheaper than aluminium, also the extra weight will be a benefit when the machine is working.

[JAZZCNC]

I think you will find mild steel is sufficient for the frame and will be much cheaper than aluminium, also the extra weight will be a benefit when the machine is working.

Agree with Eddy and aluminium tends to crack around welds from vibration over time so wouldn't use it for the frame. I weld aluminium often and wouldn't build the frame from it unless weight was critical and even then I'd use much thicker aluminium than I would steel.

[Gotty101]

thanks for the replies guys.

With regards to the HGH20CA blocks ive found some at a great price but the spec is HGH20CAZOC Very light preload. Or should i go for Z1?
Ive had a look around and this thread said z0 (http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/3711-Hiwin-linear-blocks-HGW-20-CC-what-preload-to-spec)

Thanks again.

Trev

[JAZZCNC]

Stick with Z0 don't need higher preload than this. The HGH20CAZOC are normal grade bearings and will be fine.

[Gotty101]

Hi guys, just an update to say ive not given up. Ive order the Hiwin blocks, and found a source for the rails, screws (1610 and 1605 for the z)

This is where im at, ive not had chance to redraw the lower frame or the cnc bed yet but thats next.

[Gotty101]

I think i may need a few extra idlers in the middle between the two x ball screws at the back.

[Gotty101]

I got home yesterday to a card from parcelforce, so I think my hiwin bearing blocks are here. :)

[vargai]

I have removed this post and already placed to the right thread

[Gotty101]

Hi i just use printscreen and rezize it in photoshop.
With regards to the z axis i have cut a slot in the two plates for clearance. I suggest you open a design thread and ask the guys to give your design the once over before you go to far.

Trev